Brazil is the biggest coffee producer in the world, and it feels like the home of coffee. A large part of the coffee people drink every day comes from Brazil. The special thing about Brazilian coffee is that it is smooth and well-balanced. Unlike some other origins with strong fruity flavors or high acidity, Brazilian…

Summer's here, and we totally get it — iced drinks are everywhere. Most people walk into the café and say, “Iced Americano, please!” without thinking twice. But every now and then, someone asks for a hot pour-over or espresso… even when it’s 30°C outside. Why? Are they just being dramatic? Actually — no. There’s a…

– Cool, clean, and just the way you like it – When the weather gets hot, one drink always stands out — the Iced Americano. It’s bold, refreshing, and simple. But did you know there’s more to it than just espresso, water, and ice? Where does "Americano" come from? The name Americano…

Hi coffee lovers, If you're curious about the origins of some of the most aromatic coffees we serve, you're in for a treat this week. We're diving into one of our all-time favorites: Ethiopian Yirgacheffe. Grown at High Altitudes with Love Yirgacheffe is a small region nestled within Ethiopia’s Sidamo area, widely known as…

Hello, this is Harry. In our previous post, we discussed coffee beverages that are made by combining espresso with water. This time, we will talk about two coffee drinks that don’t use espresso but are based on water: Cold Brew and Dutch Coffee. Both Cold Brew and Dutch Coffee use cold water for coffee extraction,…

One of the greatest things about specialty coffee shops these days is the diversity in the coffees that are available to try. From light roasted washed coffees with notes of peach and berries, to dark roasted natural coffees with notes of dark chocolate and scorched almonds, we as consumers are spoilt for choice in the…

Hello, this is Harry! How have you been? Last time, we talked about coffee drinks based on milk, and today, I’d like to briefly discuss coffee drinks based on water. Americano: The Americano originated when Americans started adding water to dilute the strong flavor of Italian espresso. The typical water ratio is about 1:4, but…

With all the new and exciting coffees that are emerging from producers all around the world, we’re chartering into new territories with how complex and unique some of the flavors we’re tasting are. Its such a good segway into new combinations, being bold and trying what seems to be a little bit silly.   Its important…

Hello, I'm Harry. In our last session, we explored espresso and its various types. This time, let's dive into the world of milk-based coffee beverages, crafted with love using our private label coffee roasting expertise. Café Cortado Originating in Spain, Café Cortado is a popular milk coffee that perfectly balances locally roasted coffee with milk.…

Exploring Espresso: The Heart of Espresso-Based Beverages Hello! This is Harry. As summer ends and we transition into autumn, I hope you’re all taking good care of your health during this change of seasons. In our previous posts, we discussed how to understand Q.lab's coffee profiles. From this session, we will delve into espresso-based beverages,…

Summer was very busy for us at Chronicle for many reasons, one of them being move of our roastery, but also because of harvest period in South American countries, where our directly sourced coffee mainly come from. Our team visited Peru in July and Brazil in August, and Brazil is the topic of today’s article.…

Hello, I'm Harry! One of the most important elements when enjoying coffee is the tasting notes. This information, often found on coffee packages, describes the flavors and aromas of the coffee. Today, we'll explore how to interpret coffee tasting notes using the SCA Coffee Flavor Wheel. This wheel organizes the main categories of coffee flavors,…